The White House states the executive action will apply to those making less than $43,888 a year. President Joe Biden announced an executive action that provides overtime to…
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Labor Department Orders Backpay from Plaza Azteca
The owner of more than 40 locations in the Mexican restaurant chain paid workers less than minimum wage. The Department of Labor found that more than 40 Plaza…
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DOL Finds San Francisco Subways Violated Child Labor Laws
The operator of 14 chain locations commits a number of Fair Labor Act violations. The Department of Labor obtained a preliminary court injunction against the owner of 14…
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DOL Survey Finds “Egregious” Violations in Garment Industry
Average sewing fees were $2.75 below wage standards in Southern California. Results from a Department of Labor (DOL) survey released at the end of March show that 80%…
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Labor Department Supports Dominican Sugarcane Workers
Providing $3 million for education due to “egregious working conditions.“ The Department of Labor (DOL) is awarding $3 million for the education of labor rights for sugar workers…
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House Bill to Limit Protections for Gig Workers
The legislation would adjust the rights of independent, flexible workers. The House of Representatives is considering the Worker Flexibility and Choice Act to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act…
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Labor Department Recovers Wages for Franchise Employees
$608,272 in back wages returned to 33 workers in pizza company. The Department of Labor has finalized its investigation into the operators of Mountain Mike’s Pizza in northern…
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